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I hate this highchair

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:00:54 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I have owned this highchair for 3 years. I was sold on it because it looks nice and plush, very adjustable, and has the activity tray with toys underneath the food tray. Turns out none of those factors really matter and I got suckered into the classic...

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law: Hearsay about UCLA's Law School

Thu, 17 Aug 2000 19:16:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - So, you're considering law school …

Are you sure this is really what you want to do????

Law school is not fun, nor is it a "good general education" (an argument I hear many well-meaning parents using to convince their...

London: London On Business - Take Two

Sun, 23 Apr 2000 03:35:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I went to London on business last week. I was in the city for 3.5 days. It was my first time to London, and I stole the occasional break between meetings and in the evenings to tour around a little. FYI: before I left for the trip I read “forkids”...

A Must-try for Vegetarians, A Maybe for Meat-eaters

Fri, 11 Feb 2000 23:33:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I've been to Millenium 3 times. Despite its, shall we say "unassuming," location next door to Hastings law school, it has a relatively upscale atmosphere (and upscale menu prices to match - approx. $10-20 per entree). This is not really an...

Weird Unappealing Atmosphere, Average Food

Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:48:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - As a vegetarian in the Bay Area you'd think I'd be swimming in good dining options, but oddly I am not. San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay have many good veggie or veggie-friendly restaurants, but the Silicon Valley inexplicably has nothing. As a...

Brand Name Food Products: Trader Joe's - Can't live without it

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 23:55:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I love Trader Joes. I go at least once every other week to get my fill. They have great products (with the occasional doosey - frozen gnoochi, blech) at great prices. Plus, they have a real "feel good" corporate culture/philosophy. I just...

University of California-Berkeley: Cal - Great Learning In and Out of the Classroom

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 00:52:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I attended CAL because it was the best school for the least amount of tuition around (and perhaps a little subtle encouragement from my father, a Cal grad. himself). I wasn't an obvious choice for Berkeley. When I graduated from high school, I was a...

California: Mendocino B&B - Joshua Grindle Inn

Sun, 26 Dec 1999 01:12:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - My husband and I *love* visiting Mendocino. We started visiting in our college years before we had the income to actually stay overnight in the cute little town. We'd tour the shops, dine at our favorite casual "Mendocino Cafe" (very veggie...

A Great Vegetarian Cookbook

Tue, 14 Dec 1999 04:05:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - Author Mollie Katzen is famous for her ground-breaking vegetarian cookbook "The Moosewood Cookbook." Last I checked it still held the title of most copies of a vegetarian cookbook ever sold. I love The Moosewood Cookbook, and her cookbooks in...

Palm Springs: Palm Springs - Valuable insights from a native

Sun, 12 Dec 1999 02:01:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I grew up in Palm Springs (and you thought nobody under 65 lived there!). I moved away when I left for college in 1990, but I've visited often since then (my family is still there), and I know the place like the back of my hand. When I was in high...

Stairway to Heavenly Thighs

Fri, 10 Dec 1999 17:01:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I am a regular gym goer and user of stairmasters, elliptical machines, bikes and treadmills. However, if I'm feeling particularly energetic and/or guilty about last nights Ben & Jerry's, this is the machine I will hit.

The Good:

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Krups 553 ProChef Plus Toaster Oven with Convection Cooking: Great Basic Toaster

Wed, 8 Dec 1999 14:58:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - My Mom's toaster emitted flames from it yesterday, so she called me for help in choosing a replacement. I have used this Krups for over two years on a very regular basis (toast almost every morning), and I highly recommend it.

The Good:
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The Lion King: Musical-hating heathens - This is the Show for You!

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:36:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I concur with the first opinion on this show. It is a GREAT, great show - from the music, to the costumes, the the special effects, and, oh yeah, the story is simplistic, but pretty good too. I decided to contribute another opinion on the subject not...

Braun MR 430 HC MultiQuick Single-Speed Handheld Blender: Easiest Way to Blend a Soup

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 15:15:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - This is a great little appliance to have on hand if you've got $20-50 to spend for it. (It makes a nice gift for people into cooking too.)

The Good:

1) Even though the blade is small and the power relatively low compared to regular...

Henckels Are Good Knives, But Be Sharp (;-)) About Which Ones You Buy

Mon, 6 Dec 1999 22:25:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I have had a set of Heckel's Twin Star knives for over two years. Twin Star knives are Henckel's most expensive line because they are made with some sort of ceramic diamond-honed(?)coating on the blade that is supposed to maintain their sharpness...

Turks and Caicos: Not worth the schlep from California

Thu, 2 Dec 1999 21:55:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I went to Sandals/Beaches on Providenciales in Turks & Caicos for one week this summer. I was part of a group of 20 people (a reunion of four families). We had a decent time, but my overall impression is that I could've spent less money on a more...

If you only want one home exercise machine, this is the best choice

Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:12:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I bought this machine about two years ago. It is expensive, but after wasting much time and money on a HealthRider , a NordicTrack Elliptical machine, and gym memberships that I just couldn't get full use of, I was ready to belly up to the bar and spend...

Multiple Assemblies Required...

Wed, 1 Dec 1999 19:29:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I bought the precursor to this model from Nordictrack about 2.5 years ago. After terrible hassle I returned it about 2.3 years ago.

The Good:

1) When I tried it in the store it was a really nice, quiet and smooth ride except for a...

Cuisinart DFP-11 Deluxe 11 Cups Food Processor: My Favorite Appliance

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 18:25:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I LOVE my Cuisinart. I've had it for about 3 years now. For me, it's a must have - I couldn't make many of my recipes without it.

The Good:

1) It has handled every chopping, mixing, pureeing, grating, and slicing project I have...

ScanPan Not as Good as I Expected

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 17:43:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I got married two years ago and did a lot of research before choosing which cookware set to register for. I try to cook on the healthy side, so I wanted to go with non-stick. According to my research ScanPan and AllClad rated best for nonstick...

Shape Magazine: Not as Good as it Used to Be

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:14:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I've subscribed to this magazine for well over 5 years, if memory serves me. It used to be great, now it is only moderately helpful.

The Good:

1) Well-balanced approach to fitness in spirit (although generally not in its photos of...

Cook's Illustrated Magazine: Most Reliable Recipe Source

Mon, 29 Nov 1999 22:28:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - I have been an enthusiastic subscriber to this magazine for about 2 years, despite the fact that I'm a vegetarian. (I have to stick mainly to their desserts b/c they are pretty heavy on the meat for main courses.)

The Good:

1) Each and...

1999 Honda CR-V: Good Mini SUV

Mon, 29 Nov 1999 21:47:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author my$.02 - The Good:

1) A lot of usable space. Seems to seat and store the same amount of cargo as my mother's Jeep Cherokee. And I love the split fold-down seats - they make it easy to carry extra large items in a matter of minutes.

2) The mileage is...